Wahoos Slip Past Smokies 5-4
April 8, 2013
After two days of struggling at the dish, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos used a balanced attack in a 5-4 win over the Tennessee Smokies on Sunday afternoon in front of the fourth straight sellout crowd to start the 2013 campaign at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. It wasn’t without stress, however, as Tennessee had the tying and go-ahead runs on base in the ninth before Curtis Partch got Jonathan Mota to ground out to end the game.
The Wahoos broke out of their semi-dry spell by pounding 10 hits, highlighted by a three-run home run in the last of the sixth from Donald Lutz that put Pensacola up 5-2. It was Lutz’s second dinger of the year.
Pensacola jumped on top early in the first with a two-out, two-run double from Steve Selsky, scoring Ray Chang and Bryson Smith. Selsky was one of six Wahoos with at least one base knock in the ball game. Chang and Smith accrued three hits and two runs apiece to lead the Wahoos offense.
Ryan Dennick (1-0) picked up the win in his first start of the season. The left-hander, acquired from the Royals organization in the offseason, went 5 innings and yielded two runs on four hits. The only two tallies he gave up were in the third. With two outs, Jae-Hoon Ha walked and scored on a double by Justin Bour, who was then promptly brought home on an RBI single by Mota.
Tennessee added single runs in the eighth and ninth, but weren’t able to scratch across the tying run. Partch picked up his first save of the season by pitching the final two frames.
Smokies starter Kyle Hendricks (0-1) was handed the loss after giving up five runs on eight hits in five frames, including the Lutz blast.
With the Wahoos scoring five runs, fans can take advantage of Papa John’s special offer. All fans can get 50% off online orders tomorrow by going to papajohns.com and entering promo code: WAHOOS to redeem their offer.
The five-game series concludes tomorrow as Pensacola right-hander Daniel Renken battles with Tennessee righty Dae-Eun Rhee in the rubber game of the series. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. It is FSU day at the park with former Seminole kicker Graham Gano on hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Story By Kevin Burke
File photo by Gary McCraken, Pensacola Blue Wahoos, for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bill Nelson Changes Position On Gay Marriage
April 8, 2013
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is changing his position on gay marriage. Nelson said last month that he didn’t favor marriage for gay couples, but on Thursday he sent out a statement changing his position.
Nelson said he believes in the constitutional protection of unalienable rights for all.
“The civil rights and responsibilities for one must pertain to all,” Nelson wrote in a piece he sent to the Tampa Bay Times. “If we are endowed by our Creator with rights, then why shouldn’t those be attainable by gays and lesbians?” Nelson wrote.
“Simply put, if the Lord made homosexuals as well as heterosexuals, why should I discriminate against their civil marriage? I shouldn’t, and I won’t. So I will add my name to the petition of senators asking the Supreme Court to declare the law that prohibits gay marriage unconstitutional.”
Nelson had been one of only a handful of Democrats in the Senate who had opposed gay marriage.
By The News Service of Florida
Letha Carnley
April 8, 2013
Letha Carnley, age 78, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 8, 2013. She was born September 24, 1934, at home in Wardville, Florida (near Davisville), where she lived on or near the family home place most of her life.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Arnie and Doris Graham Baker; sister, Muriel Milstead; and grandson, Arnie Scott Hardy.
She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Franklin D. “Shorty” Carnley; sons, Ricky (Karen) Hardy, Mark Carnley and Darren (Judy) Carnley; grandchildren, Shane Hardy, Dewayne (Tricia) Carnley, Rachael Carnley, Alyssa Williams, Julie (Josh) Moyer and Cody (Jennifer) Qualls; 11 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; and some very special cousins.
Services will be held Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at 10 a.m. from the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore with Reverend Paul Enfinger officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 9, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will include Ricky Hardy, Darren Carnley, Shane Hardy, Dewayne Carnley, Bryan Nisewonger and Brandon Mayo.
Burial will follow in Pine Barren Baptist Church Cemetery in Davisville.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
One Killed In Escambia Crash
April 7, 2013
One person was killed in a two vehicle accident late Saturday night in southwestern Escambia County.
The accident happened about 11:45 p.m. on Sorrento Road near Choctaw Avenue. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 24-year old Kristen Michelle Laguardia of Jacksonville was eastbound on Sorrento Road in a 2001 Ford Forcus when she crossed the center line in a curve and collided with a 2004 Kia Rio driven by Stacy Peter Viquelia of Pensacola.
Laguardia was ejected from her Ford Focus as the vehicle overturned multiple times. She was pronounced deceased on the scene. Stacy Peter Viquelia and a passenger, 45-year old Lisa Renee Viquelia, were not seriously injured.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Grand Champions Named In Annual Livestock Show (With Photo Gallery)
April 7, 2013
The 20th annual Gulf Coast Agricultural & Natural Resources Association Livestock Spring Show was held Saturday at the Langley Bell 4-H Center on West Nine Mile Road.
The show provided an opportunity for local 4-H and FFA members to show their steers, swine, goats, lambs, heifers, rabbits and poultry. In addition, many of the steers and swine in the program were auctioned off.
Coming Monday: Saturday’s 20th anniversary livestock show will be the last at the Langley Bell 4-H Center after the property was sold to Navy Federal Credit Union. We’ll update you on the search for a new 4-H facility.
This year’s Grand Champion Steer was exhibited by Donald Cunningham. Donald, age 15, is a member of the Barrineau Park 4-H Club. In addition to showing steers, he enjoys swimming, NJROTC, basketball, football, working and being a Boy Scout. He is the son of Lewe and Beth Cunningham. He attends Pace High School. His Grand Champion Steer sold at auction to Dr. Tom Lampone for $3.50 per pound.
The Reserve Grand Champion was exhibited by Ashley Cunningham, a 17-year old Northview High School Student and member of the Northview FFA. Ashley is the daughter of Andy and Christina Cunningham. She is a Northview High cheerleader and a member of the Northview Dance Teams. Her hobbies include bowling, playing tennis, showing cattle, and volunteering at the Century Care Center.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Other winners Saturday included:
Beef Breeding Registered:
- Grand Champion: Willow Foxworth
- Reserve Grand Champion: Tyler Simmons
Beef Breeding Commercial:
- Grand Champion: Austin Cunningham
Beef Breeding Registered and Commercial
- Supreme Grand Champion: Willow Foxworth
- Reserve Supreme Grand Champion: Tyler Simmons
Swine:
- Grand Champion: Patra Miller
- Reserve Grand Champion: Whitney Patterson
Patra Miller’s Grand Champion Swine sold to Mike Johnson for $5 per pound.
Meat Breeding Goats:
- Grand Champion: Izzy Kent
Dairy Goats
- Grand Champion: Virginia Montgomery
- Reserve: Madison Fendley
Lamb:
- Grand Champion: Jessica Baldwin
Rabbits:
- Best in Show: Donnie Dixon
- Reserve Best in Show: Ethan Thorne
Poultry:
- Best in Show: Joshua McLamb
- Reserve Best in Show: Ami Rodgers
The 20th annual Gulf Coast Agricultural & Natural Resources Association Livestock Spring Show was sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com.
Complete results were not available Saturday night. NorthEscambia.com anticipates receiving complete results for publication later this week.
Pictured top: Donald Cunningham. Pictured top inset: Ashley Cunningham. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Sun Dogs Signal Sunny Skies
April 7, 2013
Pictured: Colorful “sun dogs” appear over Walnut Hill Saturday morning. Reader submitted photo by Sandi Boone for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Flag Football Tourney Benefits NWE Football, Cheerleading Programs
April 7, 2013
The Second Annual NWE Adult Flag Football Tournament was held Saturday at Ernest Ward Middle School. Proceeds from the event will benefit Northwest Escambia football and cheerleading this fall.
Pictured: Action Saturday morning at Ernest Ward Middle School during the Second Annual NWE Adult Flag Football Tournament. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Riley, Lee Win Northview Hit-A-Thon (With Gallery)
April 7, 2013
The Northview Chiefs baseball program held a Hit-a-thon Saturday morning.
Each player was allowed 10 hits, with the longest hits belonging to Winston Riley for the varsity at 335 feet and Mark Lee for junior varsity with a 269 foot hit. A silent auction was also held to raise additional funds for the teams.
Pictured top: Northview Hit-a-thon winners Winston Riley and Mark Lee. NorthEscambia.com photos by Ramona Preston, click to enlarge.
Play Ball! Opening Day For Molino Ballpark (With Photo Gallery)
April 7, 2013
Saturday was Opening Day for Molino Recreation Association and the Molino Ballpark.
For photo galleries, click the links below:
Pictured: Opening Day action Saturday at the Molino Ballpark. NorthEscambia.com photos by Bethany Reynolds, click to enlarge.
Lloyd And Annie Savage Renew Wedding Vows
April 7, 2013
Lloyd and Annie Savage of Century recently renewed their wedding vows. The ceremony was held at the First Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, with a reception following at the Century Community Center.
Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.